Muqarnas
المقرنس
The Islamic architectural element of honeycomb, stalactite-like cells articulating vaults, domes and mihrabs; a signature of Islamic architecture.
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An Islamic architectural element of cellular muqarnas, resembling stalactites, through which corners, domes and mihrabs transition. It is one of the most distinctive features of Islamic architecture. 1
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Great Mosque of Samarra· Grand Bazaar of Isfahan· Bazaar of Tabriz· Bibi-Khanym Mosque· Faisal Mosque· Grand Bazaar, Istanbul· Hassan II Mosque· Khan el-Khalili
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islam.museum contributors. “Muqarnas”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/concept/muqarnas/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Accessed 2026-10-18.